Rod Webb was named director of corporate relations for the university relations office at Wake Forest University. Webb, a 1992 Wake Forest graduate, develops financial support for the undergraduate college and the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy. He also coordinates the Callowayís board of […]
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Umit Akinc, a professor with the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy at Wake Forest University, was recently appointed to the Thomas H. Davis Chair. The Davis Chair recognizes Akinc’s contributions to his academic field and the Calloway School. Akinc, who joined Wake Forest’s faculty […]
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In his first faculty recital at Wake Forest University, tenor Richard Heard will sing music ranging from Handel to Andrew Lloyd Weber Sunday, Oct. 13. The 4 p.m. concert in Brendle Recital Hall also will feature Wake Forest soprano Teresa Radomski and pianist Pamela Howland. […]
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Wake Forest University honored two professors, one for his commitment to community service and another for excellence in teaching at its Opening Convocation today. Donald E. Frey, professor of economics, was presented the Donald O. Schoonmaker Faculty Award for Community Service. Frey was recognized for […]
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The Information Systems Support Center in Reynolda Hall has extended its weekend hours to meet increased demand for computer support. The center’s new Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It had been open from noon to 5 p.m. The center is also open […]
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Joshua Else of Winston-Salem and Melissa N. Combes of Greensboro have joined the University Relations staff at Wake Forest University. Combes was named director of development and alumni relations for the Babcock Graduate School of Management. Combes is the former director of major gifts at […]
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G. William Joyner Jr., the vice president for university relations at Wake Forest University, has announced his intention to take early retirement effective Sept. 15. He joined the Wake Forest staff in 1969 as director of alumni affairs. During his tenure, the university has conducted […]
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Dale R. Martin, a former Roanoke resident and a 1964 graduate of Roanoke-Benson High School, was awarded the Price Waterhouse Professorship for Academic Excellence for his work at Wake Forest University. The professorship recognizes outstanding effectiveness in teaching, extensive interaction with the accounting profession and […]
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A memorial service for TWA crash victim Matthew Alexander will be held 11 a.m. Sept. 12 in Wait Chapel. University chaplain Ed Christman said that the Wake Forest community is invited to attend the service honoring Alexander, 20, a rising senior and French major from […]
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Wake Forest University is preparing for the arrival of approximately 950 freshmen on Wednesday, Aug. 21, who will be the first to take part in the university’s new Plan for the Class of 2000. A blueprint for enriching undergraduate education, the wide-ranging plan calls for […]
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